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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.28, 594.32 and 306.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.28, 594.32 and 306.73 is: 422.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.28 : 594.32 = 306.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.28/594.32 = 306.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.28x = 594.32 × 306.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.28x = 182,291.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,291.27/431.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.67

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